Opportunity
Boxborough Town Civicplus #Underground Fuel Storage Tank Removal Project
Boxborough DPW seeks removal of two underground diesel fuel storage tanks and site restoration
Posted
September 09, 2026
Respond By
September 24, 2026
Identifier
Underground Fuel Storage Tank Removal Project
NAICS
562910, 237120
This opportunity involves the Town of Boxborough seeking bids for the removal and disposal of two underground diesel fuel storage tanks at the Department of Public Works Annex. - Government Buyer: - Town of Boxborough, Office of the Town Administrator - Scope of Work: - Removal and legal off-site disposal of two 4,000-gallon underground diesel fuel storage tanks and associated piping - Excavation, tank cleaning, liquid/sludge disposal - Concrete/asphalt removal as needed - Backfilling in 12-inch lifts, compaction, and final soil grading (asphalt replacement excluded) - Coordination of environmental testing and soil sampling with a Massachusetts Licensed Site Professional (LSP) - Submission of regulatory documentation, including tank yard receipts and waste manifests - Requirements: - Compliance with Massachusetts public bidding laws (M.G.L. c. 30, ยง 39M) - Prevailing wage rates and OSHA 10-hour certification - Permit fees waived; project is tax-exempt - Contractors must demonstrate past performance in similar projects and provide required bonds (5% bid deposit, 100% performance and payment bonds) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or manufacturers are mentioned; bidders must supply all labor, equipment, and materials - Notable Requirements: - Coordination with environmental professionals for testing and regulatory compliance - Liquidated damages apply for delays beyond completion date - Bid validity for 30 days after opening
Description
The Town of Boxborough is soliciting sealed bids for the complete removal, disposal, backfilling, and site restoration of two 4,000-gallon underground diesel fuel storage tanks and associated piping at the DPW Annex located at 577 Massachusetts Avenue, Boxborough, MA. The scope includes tank and piping removal, concrete/asphalt removal, tank cleaning, liquid/sludge disposal, environmental testing coordination, backfilling, compaction, and final soil grading. The project requires compliance with Massachusetts public bidding laws, prevailing wages, OSHA certification, and includes bond requirements. The Town will waive permit fees and the project is tax-exempt.